DUSTY/6171 over Alkali Flat Creek
FairWhitman County, Washington · 0.33 MI E SR 26 · Structure no. 086646000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 174
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
DUSTY/6171 over Alkali Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying DUSTY/6171 over Alkali Flat Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 174 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was DUSTY/6171 over Alkali Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is DUSTY/6171 over Alkali Flat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does DUSTY/6171 over Alkali Flat Creek carry?
About 174 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is DUSTY/6171 over Alkali Flat Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns DUSTY/6171 over Alkali Flat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.